need some info on discus

[bleublaze55]

Yes ill agree that not ALL types of fish are ok in certain aquariums. I think that if you had a 1'x1' tank that was 10' tall i wouldn't recommend it for any fish, but to say all fish aren't ok in smaller footprint tanks is not necessarily 100%. Besides we can't float in all of our space, fish can. I don't even think the tank he is refering to is a 60gal. those dimensions sound a little small (my 75 is 36x15x36). Anyways, im not disagreeing with you im just stating that other possibilities should be considered. I would say in that size tank 6 would be enough. i have 12, my water changes are 5 times a week of more than 100%. fish look like they have PLENTY of swiming space, more than just enough to float.

again not trying to agrue, just simply discussing alternatives.

 

[busterbrown]

dont add any aggresive fish in with your discus. I had a 180 and had several indo dats in with my discus and they didnt enjoy it to much. recently i downgraded to a 120 and have no indo dats. The discus are much happier. If you can keep with just discus and if your going to add more fish add docile ones. I tried adding 12 neons for the hell of it but my discus killed them all. So add docile fish if your gonna mix

 

[bleublaze55]

Thats why i have been using bigger tetras. Like 1-1.5''. My cardinals used to get attacked here and there. Then i added a bunch, and they all got attacked.

 

[3dees]

cardinals, neons, and rummies are a hit or miss thing. some discus keepers have no trouble while others are providing thier fish an expesive treats. I went with lemon tetras. no discus is going to fit them in thier mouths.